Finding the Third Proportional to 97,067 and 212,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,067 and 212,301 is: 464,336.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,067 : 212,301 = 212,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,067/212,301 = 212,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,067x = 212,301 × 212,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,067x = 45,071,714,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,071,714,601/97,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,336.12
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